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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.71, 1,753.38 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.71, 1,753.38 and 347.28 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.71 : 1,753.38 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.71/1,753.38 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.71x = 1,753.38 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.71x = 608,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,913.81/1,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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